How goes it book junkies? I can't believe posting day is finally here! You all know what today is, I've spent weeks torturing you with who my mystery author is. The brainstorming, the planning, those final touches and all that overload of excitement. Well minions today's the day I'm going to end your suffering, today's the day of Geektastic book blogging goodness for the history books. This author is a woman who drew me in from book one, who's unique writing style is unparalleled, who just keeps on getting better and better with each book, has a sense of humor unlike any other and who's fan-base grows by the day. Are you ready?My fabulous, simply amazing author is...*Drum roll*.....Suzanne Wright!

Those of you who know me and follow me know I am plain old stalker obsessed with this woman, so when the chance to host her came along I jumped on that sign up sheet like a fat kid who's seen cake. Now this is book junkie crime, and you should be flogged for such ignorance, but there are those few unfortunate souls out there who are unaware of not only who Suzanne is but also her work. I am going to overlook this act of treason, as I now have the immense pleasure of introducing you to both. Shall we start with answering your questions of who is this Suzanne Wright I speak of?

I don't remember a time when I wasn't writing something, whether it was stories, poems, or even songs - though I can't carry a tune. I only have one rule when I'm writing a book which is that it has to have a happy ending. Other than that, pretty much anything goes. I write stories that I would enjoy reading and then I just hope that others will enjoy them too. I was born and raised in England where I live with my husband (a person who doesn't judge me for hearing voices in my head - how often do you come across people like that?) and my two demanding children but adorable kids. I’ve currently published five novels, all of which can be found on Amazon: ‘Here Be Sexist Vampires: The Deep in Your Veins series Book One’, ‘The Bite That Binds: The Deep in Your Veins series Book’ ‘From Rags’, ‘Feral Sins: The Phoenix Pack series Book One’, and ‘Wicked Cravings: The Phoenix Pack series Book Two’.

So now that we're all better acquainted with Suzanne, and because we have so much in store for you, how about seeing what all the fuss is about? In regards to her work, I've said how I feel but I must point out all her covers are simply lush. Which I'm sure you'll agree.First up is The Phoenix Pack series, followed by the Deep In Your Veins series.Ready for a looksie?

When female wolf shifter Taryn Warner first encounters Trey Coleman, an alpha male wolf shifter with a dangerous reputation, she’s determined to resist his charms. After all, Trey—who was only fourteen when he defeated his own father in a duel, winning the right to be alpha of his pack—can’t have anything to offer the talented healer besides trouble, or so she thinks. Taryn finds herself drawn in by Trey’s forceful demeanor and arctic-blue eyes, and she eventually agrees to enter an uneasy alliance with him. If the two succeed in convincing their respective packs that they’ve chosen each other as mates, Trey will win valuable political allies, while Taryn will escape an odious arranged mating.

But there are a lot of potential pitfalls to this plan—including the very real possibility that the wolf shifters, overwhelmed by their growing attraction to each other, will be unable to maintain the clear heads needed to pull off the deception.

Despite having been besotted with Dante Garcea since she was a child, wolf shifter Jaime Farrow figures that it’s time to move past the crush. If he wanted her, he wouldn’t have ignored her flirtatious behavior, right? Hiding her intense attraction to him isn’t easy – especially now that they're part of the same pack again – but with bigger issues to worry about and with the submissive wolf act to maintain, Jaime is resolute on moving forward. Now if only the workaholic control-freak would let her…

As the pack Beta, Dante doesn't have the space or time in his life for a relationship. As such, he ignores his intense hunger for the willful – and sometimes crazy – Jaime. Yet when her flirtations abruptly end, Dante finds that he doesn’t like losing her attention. He finds something else too – Jaime's hiding something. Determined to uncover her secret, he sets out to break through her defenses, even though being around her intensifies his cravings for her. What he finds is a problem that Jaime is convinced not even a powerful Beta can solve.

Half-shifter Shaya Critchley may hold a submissive role in her pack, but she’s done taking orders. After her Alpha wolf mate refused to claim her—but committed to interfering in her life—she took off. Now she hides from him, posing as a human in a town full of anti-shifter extremist groups. She thinks he’ll never find her again, and that suits her just fine. But she’s wrong.

Nick Axton can barely control his feelings for Shaya, but he could never claim her—not if he truly cares for her. The degenerative brain condition he keeps secret would ultimately leave her with a burden rather than a mate. But when Shaya runs away, Nick can’t bear the thought of never seeing her again. After tracking her down, he discovers Shaya’s feisty and passionate side in the process…a side he’d never seen before.

Under the menacing gazes of territorial local packs and violent human extremists, Nick vows to finally claim the spirited Shaya…and despite her initial resistance, Shaya just might find his fiery determination to be the ultimate aphrodisiac.

Sam Parker is a vampire with a gift so strong and substantial that she is invited to partake in a test for a place in the Grand High Master Vampire’s private army. She finds that not only has the army never included a woman, but it has never included a Sventé vampire; a breed that is regarded by the super strong Pagori breed and the hypnotically beautiful Keja breed to be too tame and human-like. Most refuse to take her seriously, especially a Pagori commander named Jared who she craves in spite of herself.

The Grand High Master, however, sees her potential and offers her the position of Jared’s co-commander to help train the newest squad in time for the impending attack on his home. Sam has to demonstrate to Jared and the squad of chauvinists why it is incredibly foolish to underestimate a wilful, temperamental, borderline-homicidal Sventé female.

It’s just over a week until Sam will be Binding with Jared, and the only thing she wants is to spend that time relaxing and preparing for the ceremony. Unfortunately, she seems to be asking too much of fate, because suddenly she’s lumbered with a number of distractions that have the potential to postpone, or even cancel, the Binding. There’s a guarded fiancé to crack, a complicated assignment to deal with, Jared’s ex to alienate, and a bunch of snobbish Master Vampires to win over – or offend, whichever. On the upside, things couldn’t possibly be any worse, could they?

Actually, yes they could. Due to a cruel twist of fate, something strange is happening to Sam –something that is changing her in ways she doesn’t like or understand. With the help of Jared and those closest to her, she has to not only handle the threats to the Binding Ceremony, but find a way to fix what has been done to her – and fast.

You need to get your copies now, you have no idea what you're missing out on.So for our post we were given free reign to do as we pleased, so naturally we tossed a few ideas around here and there until we caught something we liked. The first fabulous idea was an author interview, as a stalker I had a few questions I wanted to ask and then of course there's the fans who I'm sure would love to know Suzanne better. Just like that the beginnings of our post began to piece together, and so I shan't keep you waiting any longer, ladies and gentlemen I give to you Miss Suzanne Wright...

Me: What inspired you to become an author?

Suzanne: I love writing, I’ve been doing it for as far back as I can remember, but I’d never thought about becoming an author because I just never would have dreamed of aspiring that high. I always thought that writing books was just going to be one of my hobbies. Some might consider it an odd hobby. They’d be right, I suppose.

Me: What books/authors influenced your work?

Suzanne: I think the writer who has had the most influence on me is probably Stephen King because he has a style that I love – he pushes boundaries and is unapologetic about it. I like to break rules and not always write within what are considered the ‘writing perimeters’. I write what I like to read and then hope others will like it too.Me: How did the Phoenix Pack and Deep Vein series come to you?

Suzanne: I wish I had interesting answers to questions like this. The truth is that in most cases, ideas just kind of pop into my head. That idea then grows and grows. Taryn’s story was inspired by a dream, though. I already had the background for the Phoenix Pack mapped out in my head, but I wasn’t sure where I wanted to start. And then I dreamed that I woke up and had no idea where I was or who I was with and they wouldn't let me go. I just woke up thinking how horrible would it be to not know where you are and be trapped like that, unable to contact the people you love. That gave me the idea for Taryn waking up totally clueless, and that marked the beginning of the Phoenix Pack series.Me: Are any of the characters a reflection of you or the people around you?

Suzanne: It doesn’t work that way for me. They develop all on their own and take me along for the ride. Me: By becoming an author has your life changed in any way?

Suzanne: It’s changed in a number of ways, and all are good. Undoubtedly the best thing is that my son – who constantly writes stories just as I did when I was little– considers me an inspiration. What mum wouldn’t love that?

Me: If you could live the life of one of your characters for a day, who would you choose and why?

Suzanne: Ooh, that’s a good question. Never had that one before. Um…probably Sam. I just want to know what it would be like to have an energy whip and crazy gifts. I’m childish like that. Me: A lot of books are coming to life through film, do you see this in your future? If so, which series would you pick for the big screen?

Suzanne: I’m pretty sure I’ve used up all my luck, so I don’t think that would ever happen. Me: Can you give us any hints as to how many books will be in the Phoenix Pack series? Does it end with Shaya and Nick?

Suzanne: Each of the enforcers will get their own story, so at the very least there will be eight books in total. I may do more for other characters, but I can’t be sure yet.

Me: What helps you write, a desk full of chaos and junk food or organized and neat? Suzanne: My ‘desk’ is actually the arm of my chair. I don’t find sitting at a desk comfy, and if I’m not comfy, I can’t work well. So comfy chair, junk food, and caffeine. Me: If you had the chance of being either a shifter or vampire, which would you choose and why?

Suzanne: I’d cheat and be a vampire that had the power to shift shape.

Lol love the answer to the last question. Thank you so much for your time!

Now, now minions as I mentioned Suzanne and myself brainstormed long and hard to make this the best post ever, so we are far from done like so far it's not even funny.You see I wanted a character interview as well as an author one, but I was stuck with the dilemma of Trey or Jared. I know, impossible to decide right? So I left the choice to Suzanne, and that's when it happened. Suzanne got back to me, but with the idea of interviewing both. Two sexy badass alphas on one site, face to face? Now I've had many epiphany's in my life, but this one smacked me right in the face. I liked this idea but I said to Suzanne, 'hey how about both COUPLES instead?'

And thus began the extraordinary journey of securing an interview with Trey and Taryn vs. Jared and Sam. We wanted to create the full effect, so we've added in the parts you can't see. We went through all kinds of possibilities, shifter vs. vampire and the like, and then it finally all came together. So without further ado, I give you our interview...

Setting: Neutral territoryScene: Jared & Sam have just appeared, catching Trey and Taryn just finishing a run

Sam: Where’ve you teleported us to?

Jared: I didn’t do this. I was ready to strip you naked and tie you to the bed. Trust me when I say that teleporting anywhere was the last thing on my mind.

(Trey, unsheathing his claws):

Who the fuck are you?

(Sam, conjuring her energy shield):

That explains why they’re sprouting claws. Never tasted shifter blood.Trey: And you won’t be, vampire. I’ll ask you one more time. Who the fuck are you? And why the fuck are you on our territory?

(Taryn, nudging him):

Trey, this isn’t our territory.Trey: Of course it - Shit.Taryn: Okay, this is beyond weird.Sam: I’m with her on that one.

Just so you know, if any part of you touches me, you won’t get it back.

(Jared to me):

I’d be wary of that whip if I were you. It hurts like a son of a bitch.

(Holding hands up placatingly)

Me: Whoa, hey, I'm not a threat. I'm Alii, from Alii's Book Jungle. You know the book blog? Suzanne said I could get an interview, a cross over interview to be exact and I kind of need you all together...so here we are!

(Taryn takes a step forward, her tone dry):

If there was a memo, I didn’t get one.Me: Well it won't take too long, how about we take a seat. It's just a couple of questions, I swear. I'll explain everything and then we can begin. Okay?

(All eying me warily)

Sam: You just want an interview? That’s it?

Trey: Well, thanks, but I’ve got shit to do and I don’t appreciate being-

Me: Well I came for an interview and I'm not leaving without one. You can bitch all you want, but until I say we're done Suzanne's keeping you stuck here. So how about we stop wasting time, take a seat and begin. Besides don't you guys have some questions about one another?

(All eye each other up, Taryn takes a seat)

Taryn: I am so going to make sure Suzanne has writer’s block soon.Sam: Things would be so much bloody easier if life had subtitles.

(Sam takes a seat across Taryn, Jared remains standing beside her, legs apart and arms crossed. Trey remains standing beside Taryn, same position as Jared. Both glowering at each other.)

(Taryn turns to Sam):

I have to say, I like the whip. But what’s with the mercury glow in your eyes? Odd as it is, it’s also kind of cool.Sam: You know what, Jared? I think I might actually like the shifter bitch.

(Taryn, smiling):

Of course you do. I’m a ray of sunshine.

(Trey snorts):

A ray of sarcastic sunshine.Jared: Sarcastic? Yeah, I know a bit about having a sarcastic mate.

(Trey and Jared exchange a look of understanding with a twinge of sympathy.)

Me: Right you guys done? Good then let's begin. This is an interview for the All Hallows Eve Indies Blog Tour, it's a freaking huge event with loads of amazing authors and bloggers. Suzanne is one of those authors and I'm her host. We thought it would be a fantastic idea for you to meet, getting to know little things about you and of course your thoughts on the whole shifter/vampire argument for all of your fans of course. We absolutely love you guys. Jared: That’s great, but this is too weird for me. Why can’t I teleport?Me: Because like I said no one’s leaving till I say we're done. And for the love of God stop staring at me like you want to kill me, I already told you I'm not a threat.

Me: Okay so first question… Taryn, we know you're relationship with Trey was difficult-

(Trey growls)

-of course it's all worked out now. But how much do you think you've grown as a couple? Is it any easier with Trey?Taryn: I wouldn’t say we’ve ‘grown’ as a couple, but our connection has dramatically deepened and that helps us understand each other enough to get along better. It’ll never be easy with Trey, though. I mean look at him standing here looking cool and collected…yet I know for a fact he’s already killed you four times in his head and has picked the perfect spot to bury you in the event that this is a trap. Still, sanity’s overrated.

(Shake my head at Trey, and smile at Taryn)

Me: Good to know, but sorry Trey there's no trap. That requires too much work and planning, and I have things to do.

(Taryn and Sam snicker. Jared's lip's twitch and Trey glowers)

Okay, so this question is for both Jared and Trey. You're both clearly alpha males, and you're mates are badasses. Do you think you're mates will ever do what you say? And is there anything you would change about them?

Jared: Do what I say? Ha. Good one. I only get away with ordering her around when we’re in bed…and even then she threatens to whip the shit out of me. She’s too spirited to ever be passive, but I wouldn’t change her. Not even the crazy part. Although if she developed a better sense of self-preservation, that would be great. We’re working on that. I feel like we’re making progress.

Trey: Taryn does what Taryn wants to do – the end. I have accepted this; it’s easier for everyone this way. And if I say anything except “she’s perfect and I love her for who she is, sarcastic streak and all”, she’s not gonna let me play Hiding Pedro later.

Me: Interesting. Now Sam a lot's happened and changed for you, what's your biggest fear about this change and what it could mean?

Sam: Sorry, can’t talk about this in front of the shifters. Very few people know what happened to me and I plan for it to stay that way. Let’s just say the truth getting out would probably be the worst thing ever – who wouldn’t fear that?

-but how much has becoming a father changed you?Trey: Taryn thought it might settle me down a little. If anything, it’s made me more on edge, more protective and alert. It would help if Kye wasn’t like a hamster – the kid can get out of anything we put him in. His cot, car seat, high chair…He just climbs out wearing a superior, smug smile.

(Smiling softly at Trey, I turn towards Taryn)

Me: Alright Taryn, we've all felt for Shaya and her situation with Nick. We're practically on pins and needles for her story. But how do you feel about everything? Does Suzanne have any surprises in store for us?

Taryn: How do I feel? I feel like smacking Nick Axton with my broom. You’ll have to read ‘Carnal Secrets’ to find out whether or not I do. As for whether there’ll be surprises in the future…That’s anybody’s guess. Suzanne’s imagination is so overactive it’s disturbing. I genuinely feel sorry for her.

Me: Can't wait. Okay so Trey, there are many similarities between yourself and Jared, but I want to know is the whole Vampire/ Shifter feud just a rumor? Can the two species actually get along?

Trey: I don’t know, I’ve never actually talked to one before. I don’t think there have ever been any major feuds in the past. Each species is pretty exclusive. We don’t bother who doesn’t bother us.

(Turning towards Jared)

Me: I like your way of thinking, thanks for the insight. Jared, how are you feeling about Sam's change? Do you think it will affect you taking over from Antonio? Any clues as to what Suzanne has up her sleeve for us?

(Shrugging shoulders)

Jared: Can’t say much about it in front of the shifters. The changes are scary, obviously. But it won’t affect anything providing no one finds out. Sorry, I’m bound – literally – from revealing anything.

(Nodding head in understanding, shifting attention to Sam and Taryn)

Me: Of course. So Sam and Taryn, much like Trey and Jared, you're both very similar. You both carry a sharp wit and equally sharp tongue, and have mates who can drive you a little crazy. Is there anything you would change about them? Taryn: Well…it would be nice if he quit eating beef jerky all the time. I point blank refuse to kiss him when he has beef jerky breath.Sam: I don’t need him to change. I just need him to stop trying to protect me when I can protect myself. It ticks me off every time. It makes me want to peel off his skin, dice him up, and plop him in boiled water…but that would be cooking

(Laughing softly)

Me: Alright this one's for all of you, there's many discussions on whether a shifters better or a vampire, so list me 1 reason each why you are better than the other.Sam: Vampires are better because we get gifts.Taryn: Hey, we shifters aren’t without our gifts. I’m a healer. I say shifters are way cooler because we can shift into animals.Jared: I agree with Sam. Vampires are better because we get gifts and we’re immortal.

(Trey, snorting):

Who’d want to live forever?Jared: Duh, us.Trey: Alright, whatever. Anyway, shifters are better because our lives are prolonged but we’re not frozen in our development, which means we get to have kids. Vampires can’t.

(Sam nods):

The pup has a point.

(Trey, frowning):

Hey!

(Snorts, and then look around the group smiling huge. Leaning in conspiratorially)

Me: Right last question guys and again this is for all of you, what's it really like working with Suzanne? Do you ever clash?Sam: Not really. She makes it so I can say whatever I’m thinking and whip the crap out of people. Why would I complain?Jared: We only clash when she wants to send Sam into dangerous situations.

(Trey grunts):

Same here.

(Looking at me with a devilish smile)

Taryn: The only issue Suzanne and I have is that Greta’s still alive.

(Trey, groaning):

Why don’t you just admit that you like my grandmother?Taryn: In what world would that ever happen?

(Sam and Jared stare on with amusement. I smile, stand and brush my self off clapping my hands together. All turn to face me)

Me: Great we’re all done and no one got hurt, that wasn’t too bad now was it? I'd love to stay but I have an interview to post, and well I think I've kept you long enough. Thank you guys for your time, I’m a huge fan and look forward to seeing what you get up to next. You are all now free to leave. Oh and you can find the interview posted on www.aliisbookjungle.com on the 20th October.

Me: Well then, I'll be off. It really was great meeting all of you, and thanks again for everything.

(Sam and Taryn smile and nod, Trey and Jared jerk their chins. I turn and leave)

If you're wondering how it ended my dears, no Trey and Jared didn't attack one another. Nor did Sam form her whip again, in fact Taryn and Sam began talking about Kye with Taryn showing off pictures. As for the guys? Well they bonded...in their own alpha badass way...over having stubborn mates and the difficulties in protecting them.Figures. *Sigh*They can't wait to get away from each other and then when they're finally free to go they're gabbing away. All in all though... Best. Character. Interview. Ever. It was beyond cool talking to you guys, even though you didn't have much of a choice...

But it doesn't end there my beautiful junkies! Oh hell no!There were ups and downs, smiles and tears and maybe a bit of groveling on my part BUT I got you an exclusive excerpt from Suzanne for Carnal Secrets!*SCREAMS*I was going for a teaser and this is just above and beyond and I cannot thank Suzanne enough, so my lovelies it is with great pleasure I share this sneak peak into Nick & Shaya's story!

No pressure or anything, but you should know I've already summoned a couple of demons, sacrificed some blood and cast a wicked evil curse on this post. So you know, I'd check them out if I were you. Consequences and all that. Just saying.

Ahem..*coughs* yeah so er anyway...Before I leave you, I want to thank Suzanne once again for being a fab tour partner. It made my year to get to be her host, and working with her these past few weeks has been a dream. I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done, and going along with all my crazy ideas. You rock!

Lastly I want to thank the simply awesome chicks Jessie Lane and Brandy Dorsch for organizing this amazing tour, because none of this would have been possible without them.